Ben W. Olcott
Gubernatorial candidate
- Born
- October 15, 1872
- Died
- July 21, 1952
- Age at death
- 79
- Home state
- Oregon
- Party
- Republican
- On the ballot
- 1922
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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Olcott99,164
Opponents133,392
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Elections run
Ben W. Olcott (1872–1952), a Republican politician from Oregon, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1922 governor election in Oregon to Walter M. Pierce, receiving 99,164 votes (42.64%).
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How many votes has Ben W. Olcott received?
Ben W. Olcott has received 99,164 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | GovernorOregon | Lost | 99,16442.64% | Walter M. Pierce |
Identity & sources. Identity verified against Wikidata (Q816625). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
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